Obong University

This study focused on human resource planning and sustainable development in Nigeria using Imo State Ministry of Works Owerri as the focal point. The study was carried out to determine how human resources planning can contribute to organizational growth in public sector. The researchers adopt two research objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses to analyze the subject matter. Descriptive survey research design was adopted by the researcher, and questionnaire served as instrument of data collection. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentage and chi-square. The researchers used the population of the entire Ministry of Works in Imo State which is 300 from where 171 staff were sampled. The findings revealed that there is significant relationship between manpower planning and employee productivity in Imo State Civil Service; and there is significant relationships between manpower planning and organizational effectiveness in Imo State Civil Service. Based on the findings, the study recommends that there should be regular manpower planning in all government establishments. Also, the issue of manpower planning should always consider the economic and socio-cultural variables/resources which can make the workers work or hinder their performance. More so, the issue of manpower planning should be the primary function of manpower department which must make up of specialist in human resources management.

The research titled: Counselling as Social Work for Women Empowerment in Akwa Ibom State: A case Study of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. Implications for Counsellors was conducted. The background to the study was fully researched. Problems to the study were discussed. Two aims and objectives as well as two research questions were set. Significances of the study were ascertained, the scope measured and terms defined as used in the study. Conceptual, theoretical and Empirical Literature were reviewed. Feminist theory was used. Survey and descriptive research design were used. Three hundred and seventy-four (374) was the samples. Data was collected with the use of questionnaire after their validity and reliability had been tested by experts and proven as acceptable coefficient. Data collected were analyzed using Frequencies and percentages and the results present in table-by-table formula and their results discussed as well. Thereafter, the study was summarized and concluded. Some recommendations were made among which are: In order to assist Women in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area become Empowered, Counsellors should conduct in Ibiono Ibom Local intensive Counselling sessions as social work for women themselves, Philanthropists from that area and it environ, Chairman and his Cabinets(both formal and informal), Stakeholders, Community Leaders, Chairman’s wife and kindhearted well placed females on different ways for which they can contribute in supporting, encouraging, projecting and even promoting Women Empowerment in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area.

This paper explored the communication dynamics surrounding migration from Nigeria, popularly referred to as Japa syndrome, especially from the South-South region of the country, where some residents engage in illegal migration. The study investigated the information sources, awareness level, and potential for deterrence of danger-related messaging among regional residents. This study utilizes Knowledge Gap and Agenda Setting theories to analyze the risks of illegal migration. Knowledge Gap theory suggests that access to information varies among groups, impacting their views and decisions. Concurrently, agenda-setting theory highlights how media shapes public opinion and government responses by focusing on dangers, impacts, and root causes of migration. Data collected from questionnaires and a Question Guide indicates that residents primarily obtain migration information through social media, TV, radio, films, friends, and newspapers. Despite high awareness of the dangers of illegal migration, this didn't significantly deter residents from considering such journeys. It’s recommended that media messages about migration should be clearer and include not only the risks but also the underlying causes of migration aspirations and tangible alternatives. Comprehensive communication strategies should address both the dangers and motivations behind illegal migration.

This study investigated the end-of-life fishing gear disposal methods in coastal communities and the implications on the blue economy in the Gulf of Guinea. We adopted questionnaires and focus group discussions for data collection among artisanal fishers. Females dominated the group compared to males, with most fishers within the age bracket of 41-50 years. Over one-third of the fishers had secondary education. The common disposal practices for damaged and end-of-life fishing gear include indiscriminate disposal in the terrestrial and aquatic environment, as well as burning and repurposing for domestic uses. Most fishers (92%) are unaware of the environmental consequences of improper gear disposal, indicating a severe lack of environmental education and the ecological implications of improper fishing gear disposal. Fishing gear destruction (90%), loss (60%) and gear entanglement are prevalent among fishers. Factors responsible for gear destruction and loss include barge operations (54.8%), strong tides (29%), large vessels (9.7%) and speedboats (7.5%). The main items entangling fishing gear include plastic bags, clothes, ghost gear and wood. Preventive measures undertaken by fishers include river lights and the attachment of coloured floaters as a signal to barges, vessels, and speedboats. Additional efforts include the use of strong ropes to avoid the cutting of nets. The study recommends implementing sustainable solutions, such as establishing gear recycling programmes, promoting biodegradable materials, and introducing reforms to incentivize fishers towards proper disposal practices for end-of-life fishing gears. Furthermore, education and community outreach are essential to increasing awareness and engagement in sustainable waste management.

This study explored the learning styles prevalent among high and low achievers in 14 public and independent senior secondary schools in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study utilised a survey design to elicit information from 414 participants across three local government areas of the state, using a random sampling technique and the English Language Achievement Test (ELAT) instrument. The collected data were analysed using t-test analysis. The findings showed no significant difference in the learning style preferences of high and low achieving students in secondary schools for visual and auditory styles, while there was a significant difference in tactile learning style. Low achievers had a higher preference for the tactile learning style (M = 17.96) than high achievers (M = 16.24). The study also revealed that the most prevalent learning style among high and low achieving students in public and independent secondary schools is visual, followed by auditory, while tactile/kinesthetic is the least prevalent learning style. Based on the findings in this study, a number of recommendations were articulated for teachers, curriculum developers and learners.

Importance, comprehensiveness, verifiability, neutrality, timeliness, comparability, and integrity characterize a well-defined financial report of any organisation. Nigeria has a thoroughly reviewed accounting system which is a major factor that enhances the profitability of most NGOs. For anybody to collect genuine data from a real source, a questionnaire has to be drafted and used. The results so obtained were analysed, and in most cases, presented in the form of percentages, averages, and standard deviations. The intended respondents off this research included financial professionals of renowned non-profit organizations in Rivers State of Nigeria. The respondents distributed a total of 55 questionnaires and returned 50 questionnaires, representing 90% of the total. To achieve a better analysis, the ANOVA One-way technique ware was used. Our findings revealed that, the accounting system has a substantial impact on the effectiveness of non-profit organizations. It is our recommendation that Non-profit organizations maintain adequate record-keeping in full compliance with the international reporting standards; follow proper recruitment procedures; carry out regular trainings for their accounting personnel in modern software on a constant schedule; carry out routing and annual auditing of their financial statements; and most importantly, incorporate good accounting and internal control systems.

The study explored the nexus between employee well-being and job engagement of academics in universities. The study adopted analytic descriptive strategy and the target population of the study was 980 lecturers; a sample of 284 was selected through stratified sampling procedure. The data collection instrument was a structured questionnaire; the instrument was validated through content approach while the reliability of the measurement instrument was determined via Cronbach alpha internal consistency. The data were collected through online platforms and offline means. The data collected were analyzed by Process Based approach using Partial Least Square Regression with the Smart PLS software version 4. The results indicated that there was a significant positive relationship between psychological well-being and job engagement; there was a significant positive relationship between social well-being and job engagement; but there was a non-significant negative relationship between subjective well-being and job engagement and there was a significant positive relationship between workplace well-being and job engagement. In view of the findings, we concluded that employee well-being is critical to the job engagement of academics in universities and recommended that university authorities should fashion out programmes aimed at fostering the holistic well-being of staff members and performance on the job.

This study examined the relationship between risk management and performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria as moderated by environmental turbulence. The study adopted the cross-sectional research survey design. Primary data was generated through structured questionnaire while the population of study was the 24 deposit money banks in Nigeria. The entire population of 24 deposit money banks were adopted as a census. However, the number of respondents/ participants in the study was one hundred and twenty senior level managers of the 24 Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria. The reliability of the instrument was achieved by the use of the Cronbach Alpha coefficient with all the items scoring above 0.70. The hypotheses were tested using the Spearman’s Rank Order Correlation Coefficient. The tests were carried out at a 0.05 significance level. Findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between risk management and performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. Therefore, the study concludes that the adoption of risk management practice positively enhances the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. This implies that by adopting a proactive approach to risk management, deposit money banks can identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks that could adversely impact their operations. Hence, the study recommends that deposit money banks should conduct regular and thorough risk assessments to identify potential risks that could impact the bank's operations and performance. This includes assessing credit, market, liquidity, operational, and other relevant risks. Understanding the risk landscape is crucial for developing effective risk management strategies.